Overview
- On January 15 in Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met about 20 female ambassadors at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
- She urged collaboration to eliminate the conditions described by the 'glass ceiling' and 'glass cliff' by delivering tangible results.
- She said becoming Japan's first female prime minister had broken one barrier and had encouraged others.
- She explained the 'glass cliff' as women being placed in leadership during crises or likely failures, which can reinforce prejudice.
- Mexico's ambassador Melba Preea voiced support for Takaichi, citing biased standards in evaluating women and stressing the need for solidarity.